The Concept Of The American Family - 2188 Words

Ashley Guy Professor Edwards EN 101-2 4 December 2014 Transracial Adoption Introduction: Over the years, the concept of the American family has undergone a radical transformation. The change in the concept of the American family is now reflecting society’s acceptance that just 50 years ago was impossible to even imagine. We are now accepting the unification of blacks and whites and are coming to terms with homosexuality and the unification of a more diverse family. Among all divisions of society, there is a greater acceptance of the differences in families from single parenting to blended families to same sex parenting of children, but there is still some controversy in racism that can cause problems in the adoption process. A majority of†¦show more content†¦Adoption offers new opportunities for children who have been left behind by their biological parents to grow up with a more fitting family that will love and accept them for who they are. Transracial Adoption: Much like the apples, adoption ranges greatly. There are now five types of adoptions: Agency, Independent, Step Parent, International, and Open Agency Adoption. An international adoption or transracial adoption is defined as, â€Å"the joining of racially different parents and children together in adoptive families† (Silverman 104). Among the five types of adoptions, international adoption is considered a controversial topic. Good or Bad? I personally find adoption to be a positive issue that is turned into a negative issue due to the comments toward diversity. I also believe that in the future, people will be more accepting towards a more diverse family whether it is towards their sexuality, age, and/ or appearance. Slowly, but surely, we are becoming more open to different races coming together, and with that said, we are adjusting to social circumstances. Blacks and whites are now going to the same schools, and even getting married. I feel as though we are more open and accepting to different things, so why not have the same marriage, or adopt children of different races? I feel as though families in the future are going to shy away from the more â€Å"traditional† family and become a lot more diverse and unique through